Guys, I've heard that the M4 has less "knock down" or range (it was one of the two, maybe both) than the standard full sized M16(whatever variant we're on now). Is this statement true? I could understand the range because there is simply less barrel for the bullet to fly through, but does the "knock down" have to do with a lower velocity or something?
As per a rifle, give me the Italian variant of the Garand they have been using until recently, or an M14 shortened (SOCOM does this, right?). Baring either one of those, I would gladly take a G36. I'll give the M4 the accuracy and ease of use, but give me a 7.62 NATO and NOT a flippin 5.56x45mm NATO round.